Fabricio Del Vecchio

• PhD
• Professor (Full) at Federal University of Pelotas

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the acute physiological responses of MMT sessions in young athletes. The sample was made up of 13 young athletes, aged between 15 and 18 (height 170.9±11.14 cm, 70.20±15.05 kg), who practice rugby, rowing or taekwondo. Prior to the intervention, maximum dynamic strength, maximum aerobic speed (MAS)...

The study aimed to explore the relationship between maximum dynamic strength, linear velocity, and muscle power with the change of direction deficit (DCOD) in young soccer athletes. Twenty male U-17 soccer athletes (16.05 ± 0.60 years) participated. They underwent various physical tests, including bench press, deadlift, squat repetitions, squat jum...

Marins, EF, de Araújo Rocha Junior, V, Castagna de Freitas, F, Rossy e Vasconcelos Júnior, J, Aparecido Minervi, N, Dawes, JJ, and Boscolo Del Vecchio, F. Unraveling the boundaries of police physical fitness: normative values of police physical fitness based on a representative sample of 8000 federal highway police officers aged 21-70 years from Br...

Objectives To evaluate a postpartum telephone-based lifestyle intervention to prevent diabetes in high-risk women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Design Multicentre parallel randomised clinical trial. Setting Specialised antenatal clinics in the Brazilian National System. Methods Lifestyle Intervention for Diabetes Prevention Af...

Resumo: Um dos propósitos das comparações filosóficas interculturais é o exame acerca de paralelismos culturais, o qual auxilia no entendimento de problemas existenciais. No entanto, é restrito o número de produções que tenham considerado o sentido do dever e o universo das virtudes, por intermédio de abordagem comparativa intercontinental. O propó...

Objective: The objectives were to measure psychophysiological responses during crosstraining sessions in obese women, focusing on heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), caloric expenditure, and perceived effort (RPE). Additionally, it examined the relationship between caloric expenditure and effort intensity. Methods: This real-world observational s...

The primary aim of the present investigation was to compare the acute physiological and perceptual responses between two modes of interval training using a randomized crossover design. More specifically, eleven young adult participants (23 ± 4 years, 77 ± 13 kg, 178 ± 7 cm) performed two protocols: one composed of whole-body calisthenics exercises...

The objective of the study was to analyze the effects of physical exercise and subsequent detraining on histological and morphometric parameters of white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT). Also investigated were insulin and glucose tolerance. It was an experimental study with three groups: continuous moderate-intensity training (C...

Encouraging healthy aging in postmenopausal women involves advocating for lifestyle modifications, including regular physical exercise like combined training (CT) and functional training (FT). Regarding this population, age-related alterations in body composition, such as decreased muscle mass and heightened adipose tissue, impact health. The aim o...

Evidences on the effects of chemotherapy treatment cycles on measures of muscle, mental state, social and cognitive performance are scarce. The objective of this study was to analyze the effects of chemotherapy cycles on muscle strength and activation, functional capacity, quality of life, fatigue and anxiety of women with breast can- cer. Therefor...

Abstract: Evidences on the effects of chemotherapy treatment cycles on measures of muscle, mental state, social and cognitive performance are scarce. The objective of this study was to analyze the effects of chemotherapy cycles on muscle strength and activation, functional capacity, quality of life, fatigue and anxiety of women with breast can- cer...

Introdução e objetivo: A potência anaeróbia é um dos principais fatores de diferenciação em atletas de diferentes níveis no taekwondo, sendo relacionada com o sucesso em competições de nível internacional. O objetivo do presente estudo foi estimar a contribuição dos sistemas energéticos no Taekwondo Anaerobic Intermittent Kick Test (TAIKT). Materia...

Background Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Public safety workers are highly exposed to physically demanding activities and inappropriate postures, increasing the risk of experiencing LBP. Smartphone app-based self-managed interventions may be an alternative for chronic non-specific LBP (CNSLBP) tre...

Physical education has been constituted in a complex scenario, and despite this epistemological debate, we can find the existence of a "sociology of sport, " a relatively recent field of study dominated by names such as Karl Marx, Norbert Elias, Pierre Bourdieu, and Michel Foucault, while the name of Max Weber and Harriet Martineau, the first woman...

Background: Evidences on the effects of chemotherapy treatment cycles on measures of muscle, mental state, social and cognitive performance are scarce. Objective: To analyze the effects of chemotherapy cycles on muscle strength and activation, functional capacity, quality of life, fatigue and anxiety of women with breast cancer. Methods: Twenty-two...

Objective. To measure rapid weight loss and urinary indicators of hydration status, as well as to assess the effects and symptoms of dehydration in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) athletes at different moments. Methods. 17 male BJJ athletes (aged: 24.4 ± 3.5 years; body mass (BM): 76.8 ± 14.6 kg; body fat: 16.6 ± 6.4%), were evaluated between 8 and 9 am...

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Public safety workers are highly exposed to physically demanding activities and inappropriate postures, which can increase the LBP experience in this population. Smartphone app-based self-managed interventions may be an alternative for chronic non-specifi...

Redução de tecido adiposo e aumento de massa magra se constituem como objetivos frequentes em programas de exercícios voltados à saúde e à estética. Nesse contexto, ao se postular a necessidade de déficit energético para o emagrecimento e superavit calórico para a hipertrofia muscular, desenvolveu-se a ideia de que não seria possível a existência d...

As modalidades esportivas de combate (MEC) são muito frequentes em megaeventos esportivos e, dentre elas, destaca-se o taekwondo, que prioriza o contato direto entre os participantes principalmente a partir de chutes e socos, e proporciona ambiguidade na relação saúde-desporto, pois sua prática pode ser lesiva. O objetivo do estudo foi quantificar...

Adipose tissue reduction and lean mass increase are frequent goals in exercise programs aimed at health and aesthetics. In this context, when postulating the need for an energy deficit for weight loss and a caloric surplus for muscle hypertrophy, was developed the idea that it would not be possible for both phenomena to exist simultaneously. Contra...

Introduction This study aimed to identify differences and concordances among anaerobic speed reserve calculated considering different tests of maximal sprint speed and aerobic fitness in young female athletes. Summary of facts and results Ten female rugby players (15.00 ± 0.21 years) performed sprint tests (20 m, 30 m and 40 m) to measure maximal...

Background Taekwondo is an intermittent Olympic combat sport, which shows an aerobic predominance in matches and high participation of alactic metabolism for actions that determine competitive success. However, there is no information on energetic contribution systems in different high-intensity intermittent exercises for metabolic conditioning wit...

Combat sports are very common in sport mega-events. Taekwondo is a combat sport that prioritizes direct contact between participants, specially by kicks and punches, and provides ambiguity in the health-sport relationship, as its practice could be harmful. This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of injuries in amateur Taekwondo athletes, from t...

Background To compare acute neuromuscular, metabolic, and perceptual responses to a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specific training model (BJJ-STM) in relation to a simulated match (SM). Method Ten male adults and experienced BJJ athletes (aged: 22.6 ± 3.1 years, body mass: 81.6 ± 11.0 kg), were randomized to STM or SM, with an interval of five to seven day...

Background: A family history of arterial hypertension is a significant risk factor for the development of hypertension in youngsters. Thus, primary prevention has been emphasized in those subjects with a genetic predisposition. Methods: This randomized clustered trial aimed to compare the effects of four modalities of aerobic training in postexe...

Aim: To verify the effects of a 2-week of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on physical performance in young female athletes. Methods: female rugby players (n = 13; 15.92 ± 0.76 years old) participated in an 8-session of HIIT supervised through online video calls for two weeks. They were evaluated pre- and post-HIIT for 3-min of burpees, 1-mi...

RESUMO Introdução: A intervenção dietética é um dos métodos mais efetivos e acessíveis para prevenir doenças crônicas, incluindo obesidade. A dieta Low-Carbohydrate High-Fat (LCHF) tem demonstrado efeitos positivos no tratamento de diversas patologias, mas há poucas evidências dos seus impactos na aptidão física. Objetivo: Mensurar os efeitos de di...

This study aims to verify the effect of the restriction of the ventilatory flow on HR, RPE, and power during HIT-test performed by healthy women. The participants (n=8) underwent HIT-test without and with ventilatory flow restriction. HR, power, and RPE was measured. HRpost showed no significant difference between conditions (p=0,053). The average...

To assess the physiological demands of including high-intensity efforts during continuous exercise, we designed a randomized crossover study, in which 12 physically active young males executed 3 different exercises in random order: FATmax – continuous exercise at the highest fat oxidation zone; 2min-130% – FATmax interspersed by a 2-minute bout at...

Age- and sex-related differences in fitness have been observed in U.S.-based law enforcement agencies. However, these differences have not been fully explored among agencies outside the United States. The purpose of this investigation was to explore the age- and sex-related differences on selected measures of physical fitness among Brazilian Federa...

Introduction: Wushu Sanda is a Chinese combat sport. Objective: To measure the time-motion structure of elite female wushu sanda athletes during the 13th World Wushu Championships in different weight divisions (light, middle, and heavy categories) and competition phases (eliminatory, quarterfinals, semifinals and finals). Material and methods: Fift...

This study aimed to characterize temporal aspects and verify the acute effect of a beach volleyball game on testosterone, cortisol, and T: C ratio of young athletes. Also, to verify whether the hormonal responses were different between blockers and defenders. Sixteen male athletes of national-level participated (age 17±2.44 years). Each athlete pla...

Background One of the most popular high-intensity interval exercises is the called “Tabata Protocol”. However, most investigations have limitations in describing the work intensity, and this fact appears to be due to the protocol unfeasibility. Furthermore, the physiological demands and energetic contribution during this kind of exercise remain unc...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has numerous external load control variables. The management of these variables makes the physiological responses and performance presented by athletes also modify. The present study aimed to assess the activity of CK and LDH enzymes, performance and metabolic responses caused by two HIIT protocols above the...

There is limited research examining the physical tasks that Brazilian special policemen groups can perform in the line of duty. The aims of this study were to (a) identify the occupational tasks of specialist police personnel serving in the Rapid Response Group (GRR) and Tactical Operations Command (COT), and to profile the frequency, difficulty, a...

Introduction Strength training is a recurrent practice among several publics and the topic of several studies, yet there is a shortage of previous studies that analyzed these parameters in the same subjects in training sessions involving volume, interval and different repetitions maximum ranges. Objective The study was aimed at measuring and compa...

Tissues usually super compensate during the period that follow physical exercise. Although this is widely accepted for muscle and glycogen, the compensatory effect is not usually applied to fat tissues. Notwithstanding, evidence for this has been present since the 1970s when it was first suggested that the increased lipogenic activity in response t...

Abstract - Aim: This study aims to investigate the concordance between two cycle ergometers for variables measured in the test of maximum incremental effort. Methods: This correlation study enrolled 15 inactive women (19,2 ± 4,0 years old). At random, the participants performed two maximal effort incremental tests (MEIT), using cycle erg- ometers (...

Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of the Running Anaerobic-based Sprint Test (RAST) with different loads in physiologic and neuromuscular parameters. Summary of facts and results 12 amateur rugby union players performed the RAST, with heart rate (HR) and blood lactate concentration ([LAC]) measurements pre, post a...

Aim: This study aims to investigate the concordance between two cycle ergometers for variables measured in the test of maximum incremental effort. Methods: This correlation study enrolled 15 inactive women (19,2 ± 4,0 years old). At random, the participants performed two maximal effort incremental tests (MEIT), using cycle ergometers (Keiser-M3 an...

PURPOSE: To analyze the contribution of energetic systems in Tabata’s high intensity-interval training (HIIT) protocol according sprint number METHODS: Sixteen physically active males attended to two experimental sessions. In the first one was performed an incremental test to identify the maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max) and power output (pVO2 max)...

Strategies aiming to promote weight loss usually include anything that results in an increase in energy expenditure (exercise) or a decrease in energy intake (diet). However, the probability of losing weight is low and the probability of sustained weight loss is even lower. Herein, we bring some questions and suggestions about the topic, with a foc...

This study aimed to quantify the effects of exergames (Xbox 360- Kinect Adventure) in physical education classes on motor coordination in students from initial series. For this, two groups, the experimental group (n=14) which practiced for eight weeks, and control group (n=17) were composed of children from both genre between 8 and 10 years old. Th...

Purpose of review: The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare the effects of moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on blood pressure of hypertensive individuals. Recent findings: Continuous aerobic training programs are successful in health promotion and are effective in systolic blood pre...

The production of systematic reviews and meta-analysis increased substantially. In this sense, we highlight those comparing Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It is known that meta-analyses of well-conducted studies are considered as a superior level of scientific evidence; therefore, it is re...

Background: The present study compared the effects of training and detraining periods of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), moderate-intensity interval training (MIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on functional performance, body composition, resting blood pressure and heart rate in elderly women nursing home residents....

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Objective: To investigate the effects of the addition of a specific high-intensity intermittent training (HIIT) protocol to the habitual training on the physical fitness of amateur wushu sanda athletes. Methods: This is an experimental study in which 6 amateur regional level wushu sanda athletes (24.6±6.4 yrs, 1.70±0.1m height, and 71.3±7.3kg weigh...

Vasconcelos, BB, Protzen, GV, Galliano, LM, Kirk, C, and Del Vecchio, FB. Effects of high-intensity interval training in combat sports: A systematic review with meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2019-Combat sports (CS) are intermittent by nature and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been used as a tool to maintain and imp...

O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar o efeito das mudanças de técnicos na classificação final das equipes de futebol. Foram analisadas as súmulas oficiais dos jogos de 60 equipes que disputaram o Campeonato Paulista de Futebol de 2009 nas três divisões. A análise dos dados empregou estatística descritiva, correlação de Spearman e regressão li...

The purpose of this investigation was to measure anthropometric and physical performance variables of TKD athletes from the city of Pelotas - RS. Forty-five athletes aged 16.4 ± 5.2 years and time of practice of 3.25 ± 3.6 years were evaluated. Athletes performed anthropometric evaluation and physical, general and specific performance tests. In the...

One of the most frequently used bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) equations for skeletal muscle mass estimation (Jenssen’s equation) and the new BIA equation for fat-free mass (FFM) estimation for the Brazilian population were both developed using RJL devices, however, it is unknown whether the raw measurements [resistance (R) and reactance (X...

Background: Police institutions often use Occupational Physical Ability Tests (OPATs) as a measure of occupational performance. These tests are utilized to mimic the daily and essential tasks performed by the police officers, but few are performed with load carriage (LC). The purpose of this study was to examine the physical performance predictors...

Objective This study aims to compare the effect of intradialytic aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction, without blood flow restriction (conventional) and no exercise (control) on muscle strength and walking endurance among chronic kidney disease patients. Design Open label and parallel group randomized controlled trial. Subjects Adult pati...

Introduction: Resistance training (RT) has been recommended as a non-pharmacological intervention to prevent and treat cardiovascular disorders. Objective: To compare the effect of different rest intervals between sets on the postexercise hypotensive response (PEH) after a RT session. Methods: Twenty normotensive males were randomized to Short Rest...

Analisar as classificações das tarefas dos operadores do Grupo de Resposta Rápida com base na frequência, dificuldade e importância, assim como determinar se o treinamento físico está abordando as características necessárias para a conclusão bem-sucedida de suas tarefas

Determinar a confiabilidade teste-reteste absoluta e relativa, bem como a validade concorrente do teste de 10 saltos horizontais sucessivos (Teste de Fletcher - TF) utilizando o WingT como referência.

Purpose: to compare Multiple-Set (MS) and Drop-Set (DS) systems on acute testosterone responses and at different moments for lymphocytes and monocytes in recreationally trained men. Methods: the study was composed of twelve male subjects(age: 22,5±3,2 years; height: 176,3±6,7 cm; body mass: 75,4±6,9 kg) recreationally trained individuals. The parti...

Marins, EF, Cabistany, L, Bartel, C, Dawes, J, and Del Vecchio, FB. Effects of personal protective equipment on the performance of Federal Highway Policemen in physical fitness tests. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2019-Personal protective equipment (PPE), worn by police officers, provides protection and can modify physiological and performanc...

Relatedness represents the need to experience satisfaction regarding interpersonal acceptance and closeness and has been identified as a fundamental psychological human need. In several different domains, higher relatedness to others such as parents, teachers, peers, or coaches has been directly correlated with higher levels of positive affect and...

O movimento na luta pela vida: sistema de organização e treinamento dos gladiadores RESUMO Introdução e Objetivo: Apresentar a origem dos gladiadores, seus sistemas de treinamento e vida cotidiana. Procedimentos metodológicos: Realizou-se revisão narrativa, a partir de recuperação de fatos históricos contidos em fontes iconográficas, eletrônicas e...

Objetivo: Comparar respostas fisiológicas e de desempenho em sessões de treinamento concorrente com diferentes ordens de execução. Método: Foram envolvidas 13 mulheres (20 a 40 anos), as quais realizaram estímulo de força, composto por agachamento, levantamento terra e remada curvada, (3 x 10 repetições), e estímulo aeróbio, no remoergômetro (2 x 1...

Objective.-To measure sports injuries prevalence, types and mechanisms, considering grappling and impact modalities. Equipment and methods.-An observational, descriptive epidemiology study was conducted involving 125 recreational practitioners. Subjects were inquired regarding the type of martial arts and combat sports (MACS), age, practice time an...

1. INTRODUÇÃO As perdas motoras adquiridas nas unidades de tratamento intensivo (UTI) consistem em importante complicação no paciente crítico 1 e 50% dos pacientes internados nas UTI's evoluem para hipotrofia muscular por desuso 2. Em contrapartida, a utilização de restrição do fluxo vascular periférico está associada a ganhos de massa e força musc...

O futebol é um dos esportes mais praticados no mundo (INKLAAR, 1994), com mais de 400 milhões de adeptos e cerca de 200 milhões de licenciados em todo o mundo segundo a Federação Internacional de Futebol (FIFA). No Brasil, existem 30 milhões de praticantes em todas as faixas etárias e diferentes níveis competitivos (SCHMIDT-OLSEN et al., 1991). Em...

Marins, EF, David, GB, and Del Vecchio, FB. Characterization of the physical fitness of police officers: a systematic review. J Strength Cond Res 33(10): 2860-2874, 2019-Physical fitness tests (e.g., aerobic power, muscular endurance, and flexibility tests) are commonly used to assess the ability of police officers to perform work-related tasks. Th...

Introdução: Testes de aptidão física (por exemplo, testes de potência aeróbia, força e resistência muscular e flexibilidade) são comumente utilizados para avaliar a capacidade dos policiais de realizar tarefas relacionadas ao trabalho. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever, a partir de uma revisão sistemática da literatura, dados relacionados à apt...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with physical weakness and increased oxidative stress and inflammation levels. Rehabilitation programs are associated with an improvement in the functional capacity, inflammatory and oxidative stress profile. Exercise associated with blood flow restriction (BFR) has been demonstrating positive effects in t...

RESUMO: O aquecimento tem sido usado como procedimento preparatório para o treinamento, e geralmente emprega atividades aeróbias cíclicas, mesmo na prescrição do treinamento de resistência (TR). O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar as modificações de pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica (respectivamente PAS e PAD), frequência cardíaca (FC)...

Objetivou-se mensurar e correlacionar variáveis antropométricas e de aptidão física de jogadores de rugby union (RU), segundo sexo e posição de jogo. 58 jogadores de RU (34 homens e 24 mulheres) foram envolvidos. Aferiram-se estatura (EST), massa corporal (MC), potência de membros inferiores (SJ e CMJ), velocidade de sprint de 10m (S10) e 20m (S20)...

Objetivou-se verificar a reprodutibilidade teste-reteste do Loughborough Soccer Passing Test (LSPT) em quadra coberta e campo gramado. Ademais, buscou-se comparar e correlacionar os resultados de jovens futebolistas. Para isso, dez participantes com média de idade de 14,7±0,5 anos, 173,4±9,1 cm de estatura, e 61,5±9,0 kg realizaram duas medidas de...

O objetivo do presente estudo foi mensurar as demandas fisiológicas, avaliar a contribuição dos sistemas energéticos, bem como parâmetros neuromusculares em protocolo de exercício intervalado de alta intensidade com temporalidade de 20s:10s, em três diferentes intensidades, entre não atletas e atletas de ciclismo de estrada e de Mountain Bike Marat...

β-hydroxy-β-methyl butyrate (HMB) is a bioactive metabolite derived from the amino acid leucine, usually applied for muscle mass increase during physical training, as well as for muscle mass maintenance in debilitating chronic diseases. The hypothesis of the present study is that HMB is a safe supplement for muscle mass gain by strength training. B...

Background: The maximal one-repetition test (1-RM) is widely used in scientific research; however, there are conflicting results regarding its reproducibility in elderly populations. The present study aimed to analyze the reproducibility of the test both before and after a 12-week training period by using the bench press and leg press 45° 1-RM test...

Padel is widely practiced racket sport, although there is scanty data comparing competitive levels and differences between the sexes. Physical fitness of padel players was compared, according to sex and level. The research involved 35 people (age = 29.6 ± 2.9 years, practice = 6.8 ± 4.9 years), 13 of the first, 15 of the second and 7 of the third c...

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O estudo avaliou a reprodutibilidade de teste específico de scrum para rugby (TESR) e, após, analisou os efeitos da potencialização pós-ativação (PPA) no desempenho no TESR em jogadores amadores da modalidade. Quinze atletas amadores, com idades entre 17 e 33 anos, com pelo menos seis meses de experiência na modalidade realizaram os procedimentos....